Clinical Experience

• 26 years of experience

• Started at Menninger Clinic

• Worked as a Primary Therapist at Baptist-Lutheran Medical Center and Menninger

• Outpatient therapist since 2003 -- serving individuals, couples, and families recovering from eating disorders

Certifications

• Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp)

• Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW)

• Completion of American Group Psychotherapy Association Training

Education

• MSW, Social Work - University of Kansas

• BA, Music Education/Music Therapy - University of Kansas

Affiliations

• Co-founder of Bellatore Recovery -- Intensive outpatient program for teens, adults, and families

• Board member for KC chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals

• Board member for Missouri Eating Disorder Association

• Past board member for Robin Foundation

Personal

• My husband and I are parents to 2 active boys.

• I enjoy reading, dancing, swimming, running, and spending time with family & friends.

• I'm a musician, and I enjoy singing and playing piano.

• I was born and raised in the Kansas City area.

• My favorite place to vacation is the beach.